Five starts, and not a single earned run in nearly 30 innings.
The last time a White Sox pitcher matched that feat, Teddy Roosevelt was President and the U.S. consisted of 45 states (it was 1904, and the pitcher was Doc White). This, plus a career-high 13 Ks against the Baltimore Orioles earned Dylan Cease American League Pitcher of the Month honors.
For once, all eyes are on the Sox for a good reason — a refreshing break from boneheaded base-running and endlessly deranged lineups.
Cease has cemented his role as the team’s ace against the background struggles of fellow starter Lucas Giolito, who has limped through the season.